Atmosphere at the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81.

Atmosphere at the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81.

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Nancy Jones (C) is escorted into the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81.

Nancy Jones (C) is escorted into the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81.

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General view of the atmosphere at the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81.

General view of the atmosphere at the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81.

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General view of the atmosphere at the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81.

General view of the atmosphere at the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81.

Photo: Rick Diamond, Getty

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Tennessee governor Bill Haslam, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, and Nancy Jones attend the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81. less

Tennessee governor Bill Haslam, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, and Nancy Jones attend the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 ... more

Tennessee governor Bill Haslam, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, and Nancy Jones attend the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81. less

Tennessee governor Bill Haslam, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, and Nancy Jones attend the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 ... more

William Lee Golden attends the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81.

William Lee Golden attends the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81.

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Country musicians Kix Brooks and Dierks Bentley, and Nancy Jones attend the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81.

Country musicians Kix Brooks and Dierks Bentley, and Nancy Jones attend the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81.

Entertainment attorney Joel Katz (L) and journalist Bob Schieffer attend the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81.

Entertainment attorney Joel Katz (L) and journalist Bob Schieffer attend the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81.

Musician Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys (L) and Nancy Jones (R) attend the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81. less

Musician Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys (L) and Nancy Jones (R) attend the private visitation for George Jones on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of ... more